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| − | A '''birth defect''' is a structural, functional, or metabolic abnormality present at birth that results in physical or mental disability or is fatal. There are more than 4,000 known birth defects, which may be caused by [[gene|genetic]] or [[environment|environmental]] factors. About 150,000 babies are born each year with birth defects. | + | A '''birth defect''' is a structural, functional, or metabolic abnormality present at birth that results in physical or mental disability or is fatal. There are more than 4,000 known birth defects, which may be caused by [[gene|genetic]] or [[environment|environmental]] factors. About 150,000 babies are born each year with birth defects. Birth defects have become a major argument advancing the theory of [[Intelligent Design]]. Currently, [[evolution]] has no credible explanation for the development of birth defects as a trait. |
[[Category:Genetics]] | [[Category:Genetics]] | ||
Revision as of 13:22, March 9, 2008
A birth defect is a structural, functional, or metabolic abnormality present at birth that results in physical or mental disability or is fatal. There are more than 4,000 known birth defects, which may be caused by genetic or environmental factors. About 150,000 babies are born each year with birth defects. Birth defects have become a major argument advancing the theory of Intelligent Design. Currently, evolution has no credible explanation for the development of birth defects as a trait.